LONDON – Viacom-owned UK terrestrial network Channel 5 (C5) is reviving the UK version of The Bachelor after a six-year hiatus. Casting is underway to find the UK’s most eligible single man to take part in a 10×60’ version of the Warner Bros format, which is due to air on C5 next year. The show has been commissioned by Sean Doyle, commissioning editor for factual at C5, and will be produced by Warner Bros-owned UK production company Ricochet. The Bachelor originated on … [Read more...] about C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK
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“The Bachelorette” franchise goes to India
Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP)’s The Bachelor franchise continues to expand internationally with its latest version of The Bachelorette in India, thus marking India the first within the territory to produce the show. This brings the total number of territories to license the Bachelor franchise to 26. The series is set to launch in September with 26 episodes. Andrew Zein, Senior Vice President of WBITVP, Creative, Format Development and Sales WBITVP, said: … [Read more...] about “The Bachelorette” franchise goes to India
Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Shine Australia has announced that broadcaster Network Ten has commissioned the Australian production of popular reality series, The Bachelor. Produced by Shine Australia, The Bachelor will feature Australia’s most eligible bachelor on a quest to find true love. The prime-time television event has just celebrated its 17th season in the United States. Shine Australia Chief Executive Officer, Mark Fennessy, said, “There are few marquee brands which have enjoyed the same connection with … [Read more...] about Shine brings “The Bachelor” to Australia
Portal ushers in social TV movement
Sydney, Australia and Santa Monica, California – An online destination offering television fans a new way to connect with other fans and engage with their favorite television shows is now live via FANS.tv. FANS has been quietly powering social television experiences from behind the scenes for major broadcast and studio partners including The CW Network and thebachelor.tv, the alumni and casting site for the hit relationship series "The Bachelor", among others. With the … [Read more...] about Portal ushers in social TV movement
